Important Notices

Requirements for Homestead Exemption

Our office is taking applications on a year-round basis as follows:

• All applications must be in our office no later than the close of business
  on March 1^st of each year.
• Applications prior to January 1^st will be for the succeeding year,
  applications in January and February will be for the current year.

What kind of documents are needed to qualify?

All the below listed information/documents are required at the time of application, if applicable.
NOTE: If married, the following is required for you and your spouse: The recorded deed or tax bill for the real property to be homesteaded showing the applicant as owner on or before January 1 of the year for which application is being made

• A Florida driver’s license
• A Florida vehicle registration
• The social security number for the applicant and his/her spouse
• If not a U.S. citizen, a permanent visa and a declaration of domicile
• If applicable, the mobile home registration or title if your mobile home needs to be declared as real property.
• Recorded deed or tax bill for the real property to be homesteaded, which shows the applicant as the owner on or before January 1st of the year for which application is being made.